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Stories published December 5, 2001

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

YOUNGSTOWN Man, woman injured in fight at residence

The fight moved outside after the kitchen table got knocked over. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


SHARON County delays work on bridge

The county wants more details on the structural integrity of the span. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Commissioner continues recovery at home

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Commissioner Vicki


CORTLAND Rotary park is officially opened

Cortland Rotary Club is selling bricks to raise money to build a three-tier deck for the park. By


COLUMBIANA Councilman defends absence during rezoning vote

A grocery store was proposed for the residential area along state Route 14. By NANCY TULLIS


Gov. Taft should approve Indian casino for Valley

Opinion: Gov. Taft should approve Indian casino for Valley EDITOR: I am so disappointed with our


COLUMBIANA Councilman Leonard defends absence during rezoning vote

A grocery store was proposed for the residential area along state Route 14. By NANCY TULLIS


ROGERS Condition of emus prompts county officials to investigate

ROGERS -- Authorities are still investigating the deaths and injuries of emus at the Rogers Sale and


Niles forces Girard fizzle

Dave Soda and Bill Sullivan combined for 42 points in the Red Dragons' victory. By JOE SCALZO


GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS

THROUGH TUESDAY CITY SERIES LeagueAll games Chaney0-01-2 Rayen0-01-2 Wilson0-00-4 STEEL


NEW CASTLE Proposal would raise pay for council, mayor

Two council members were not present to voice their opinions on the proposed salary increases. By


Office space donated

Office space donated YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor has donated


WEATHERSFIELD Officials probe arson at unfinished house

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WEATHERSFIELD -- The state fire marshal's office has


REGION

REGION Contractor to pay fine for OEPA violations SALEM -- Less Contracting, 12420


LAWRENCE COUNTY Reassessment worries officials

The company doing the reassessment said the information is available in their Miamisburg offices.


YOUNGSTOWN Board: Charter school is illegal

The head of Lucas County ESC says it has the authority to approve charter schools anywhere in Ohio.


WARREN Budget to increase safety forces

Budget talks will continue at 4 p.m. Monday. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


YOUNGSTOWN Legacy Academy charter school illegal, board alleges in lawsuit

The school board wants the new charter school to be deemed illegal. By RON COLE VINDICATOR


GAIL WHITE People, not presents, make Christmas memories

I have been Scrooged! One morning, sitting in my chair, sipping a cup of tea, I was reviewing the


BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM Simulation helps prepare for attack

Local safety officials were shown how 24 cases of smallpox could quickly become a national crisis.


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.752.90 Banc One,.84,37.9237.94 Clear Channel, 49.33


Everybody's tastes are different; there's no universal gift, teen-agers observe.

Everybody's tastes are different; there's no universal gift, teen-agers observe. By PETER H.


DARK WINTER

DARK WINTER A federal simulation Dark Winter was an exercise run by federal officials in June to


WOMEN'S HOOPS Penguins invade Buffalo tonight

Freshman Barbora Fabianova will play in her second contest for YSU. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


NILES Victims worry about security

One woman encountered the man twice in the same day. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


POLICE CALLS Canfield, Austintown

Summary of police activity: CANFIELD NOV. 26 Mail Theft: A resident of the 400 block of


LTV STEEL Shutdown foes state their case

In the face of stiff questioning, LTV officials maintain they have no choice but to idle plants.


YOUNGSTOWN Chaney outlasts Campbell for 2-0 log

Key free throws in the final quarter by Chris Childers and Eddie McElroy helped the Cowboys. By


YOUNGSTOWN YSU to start letter drive to seek help

There will be no layoffs, but at least 15 vacant jobs will not be filled. By RON COLE


Gains should remember: there's no place like home

Opinion: In Paul Gains' generosity to himself and the members of his staff, he needs to be reminded that


YOUNGSTOWN Recount puts Boles, not Buzzacco, on school board

The elections board counted numerous ballots with misspelled names as valid votes. By DAVID


Sites considered for student housing

YSU is looking for alternative housing for about 150 students for one year. By RON COLE


WCI eyes options for coke plant

An LTV official said the company's Warren coke plant has only a remote chance of being sold. By


Canfield police arrest 2 men in use of fake prescription

CANFIELD -- Police arrested two men on drug charges Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report that


SALEM Proposal would increase rates

Cyclists and scooter operators could lose their rides if they violate a city park rule. By NORMAN


CHALLENGE 24 Math tournament

Here's a list of winners of this year's countywide math contest, sponsored in part by theTrumbull


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James S. Overly III, 36, of 236 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring, and


LAKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL Officials: Widespread rash is likely mild viral disease

About 80 percent of people contract the disease by the age of 50, often without realizing it. By


SHARON SCHOOLS Academic policy moves forward

The school district is creating a scholarship in honor of a former student killed in the Sept. 11


WARREN Auditor seeks to add finance employee

The 2002 budget includes 2.5 percent cost of living increases for some city officials and lawmakers.


Struthers prevails in double-overtime game

By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HUBBARD -- Comebacks appeared normal Tuesday at Hubbard.


YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD Recount gives victory to Boles

The board counted numerous ballots with misspelled names as valid votes. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Teens face charges in Unity Twp. break-ins

Teens face charges in Unity Twp. break-ins EAST PALESTINE -- Three teen-age boys face criminal


TRAFICANT CASE Indictment lists charges of mail fraud

The contracts were for projects in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


GIRARD Judge halts payment on justice center

He ordered payments stopped because the court wasn't told of a change in loan terms. By TIM


STERLING MCCULLOUGH WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME Celebrating 50 years in business

Because he was black, the young mortician had trouble getting a bank loan. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


MAHONING COUNTY Gains to stay out of lawsuit

Gains said there's no proof that his predecessor stole public funds while in office. By BOB


POLAND Council OKs route for walking path

The dissenting councilman said he thinks the money could better be spent elsewhere. By PETER H.


Bush picks ex-governor to head Republicans

Bush picks ex-governor to head Republicans WASHINGTON -- President Bush has settled on former


LIBERTY Canfield's defense stifles Liberty

The Cardinals shut out the Leopards in the second quarter. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR


Z returns to Cavs

Z returns to Cavs Zydrunas Ilgauskas was back in the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup and the team


TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES POLAND Trustees passed these items at their regular meeting Tuesday: U &


OHIO Education tops list of concerns in poll

Nine percent of those polled listed terrorism as the state's biggest concern. By DAVID SKOLNICK


HERMITAGE Victims of robbery try will face drug charges

Police found 40 marijuana plants growing in the basement. HERMITAGE, Pa. --Police arrested a


Victim has heart attack

Victim has heart attack WARREN -- A 50-year-old Michelle S.W. man had a heart attack after telling


AGENDA

AGENDA THURSDAY Trumbull Career and Technical Center board, 6 p.m., board room at the school.


Flask bankruptcy case

Flask bankruptcy case YOUNGSTOWN -- At the request of his attorney, a bankruptcy hearing for


ENRON'S FALL

Opinion: ENRON'S FALL Washington Post: Enron's collapse is by some measures the largest bankruptcy in


YSU

YSU Football players honored by Gateway ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Four members of the Youngstown State